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MORE Baby Shower Planning Tips
* Consider the expectant mother's feelings in your planning – This is a very emotional time for the mother-to-be. She will be feeling elated, excited, anxious, or exhausted…moods subject to change at a moment's notice! With that in mind, decide what type of shower to host. Select a theme to start your planning. It is perfectly acceptable to include the father-to-be and his friends. Make sure the activities planned are a blend for all invited, and most of all, comfortable for the guest of honor.
* When should the shower be held? The choice between a "pre-birth" shower (generally best if held before the 8th month) or a "post-birth" shower (4 to 6 weeks after the blessed event) should be left to the guest of honor. Where there is a history of complications or if an adoption is involved, it is most appropriate to have the shower after the baby's birth. A post-birth shower also allows the guests to "shower" the new bundle of joy with love!
* Who should host? – A good friend, sister or sister-in-law is an appropriate host for a baby shower.
* Create a guest list - Check with the mother-to-be to see if she wants to invite family, friends and co-workers. She may want to keep this a "family and friends" only affair if she will be having a Shower at work as well. Send out invitations at least 4 weeks in advance of the shower…in keeping with the theme of course!
* Track the RSVPs Ask that guests let you know if they will be able to attend the Shower via phone or email. If you prefer to make things simple, write "Regrets Only" on the invitation to receive responses only from those who are unable to attend.
* Be aware of diet restrictions of the mother-to-be and the rest of the guests - Check with the mother-to-be to see if she has any allergies, or is unable to eat certain foods during her pregnancy. If you do plan to serve alcohol, be sure to inform all guests (especially if it is in a punch and not clearly identifiable). Have plenty of non-alcoholic beverages available, as well as caffeine-free drinks for the mother-to-be.
* Assign one or two responsible guests to help with the gifts - Your guest-of-honor will need help unwrapping her gifts, so be sure to have someone at her side with a garbage bag ready. Assign another guest to record the gifts so the mother-to-be can send her thank you notes after the Shower.
* Keep the party short and sweet - The mother-to-be will tire easily from all the attention and fuss. Serve the food shortly after guests arrive to expedite the party.
* Don't play games that are embarrassing or awkward - Be sensitive to the feelings of both the guest-of-honor and the other guests. Bear in mind that not everyone is fortunate enough to experience a trouble-free pregnancy and birth.
* What to serve? - Feel free to serve anything that suits your theme and budget. Cake and punch, a hardy meal, an elegant catered offering, a potluck plethora, finger foods and munchies…the choice is yours! For a couple's shower, serve heartier fare. If you choose to serve a full, sit-down meal, be sure to limit the number of guests to the amount you can seat comfortably around tables. It's no fun to balance a full plate on your lap!
* Use gifts for the baby as decorative pieces Teething rings or pacifiers can be used as napkin rings, and baby bottles make perfect serving pieces for nuts and candy…the guest of honor will be delighted!
* Gift ideas – Group gifts such as a treasury of best-loved books with a personalized bookcase, a basket filled to the brim with much needed items that a new mom might not know about, a stroller, a high chair, or a giant Patrick from FAO Schwartz™ make wonderful group gifts. Engraved calling cards, blankets, a supply of diapers, or clothing would also be appreciated
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